Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-03-23
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FROM ALL QUARTERS.
THE KAISER'S BIRTHDAY.
An Enthusiastic Celebration
Throughout Germany.
MORE LAW FOR IRELAND.
English Tory Leaders Show
Their Hand.
INTER- STATE COMMISSIONERS.
Two Republicans And Three
Democrats Appointed.
INTER STATE COMMISSIONERS.
THE kArsER,s BIRTHDAY.

Enthus1astfe Celebration Throughout
Germany Grand illumination In
Berlin-The Emperor Speaks.
BERLIN, March 22.-The authorities in the
municipality of Berlin proceeded in process
sion this morning from the town hall to the
church of st. Nicholas to participate in the
commemorative services. The procession
was accompanied by bands of music, trump
eters, etc., and presented gorgeous appear
ance. As the clergy and the members of the
municipal government each attired in his
robes of Office entered the church the organ
pealed forth hymn of Thanksgiving and a
great shout went up from the crowd surround
ing the building. The musical part of the
services was singulsrly appropriate and the
sermon panegyric of the aged Emperor. At
platz and at / o'clock Prince Bismark and
Gener1 Won Moleke arrived at the palace and
congratulated the Kaiser. They were enthu-
siostically cheered on their way to and from
the palace and acknowledged the ovation by
repeatedly raising their head covering and
bowling. The day is being celebrated in
every town in Germany.
From 3-o'clock until 6 this Afternoon q
heavy rain prevailed, but this did not damp
en- the ardor of the people and no diminution
of the number in the streets was observable.
The scenes during the evening were grand
beyond description. The entire city was illu-
minated, large number of the luminous
decorations being costly and unique and the
sky seemed ablaze. The most superb spec
tacle of all was exhibited in front of the
Academy of Arts and consisted of a huge
picture three hundred feet long and sixty
feet high depicting some of the most inter-
esting and important events in the Emper-
or's life. Prince Bismarck and General
Moltke have received most munifcent re-
wards for their invaluable services to the
state, the character of which, however, is as
yet unknown and all of the secretaries of de-
partments have been remembered.
The Emperor received a deputation of the
imperial household this evening and in a
speech of thanks said: 81 have reach ed this
me and wants me to I may live to see an
other year"
LONDON, March 22.-Count Won Hatzfeldt,
German ambassador, gave a grand banquet
this evening in honor OF the birthday of the
German Emperor. All of the attaches of
lates in England were present. The German
squadron off Southampton fred a royal sa
lutte and British ironclad responded.
PEsTH, March pa banquet in honor of
the Emperor of Germany was given here this
evening Among those present were the
Emperor Francis Joseph, the German em-
bassador, Compile DeMontmarin of the French
legation, Count Kalnoky and all of the Hun
garian ministers.
BERLIN, 22.-This evening the Emperor
and Empress attended soiree in
the whitehall of the royal. The Empress
entered the hall at nine o'clock
leaning upon the arm of her grandson,
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peror. Dnring the intervals during the en-
tertainments the emperor moved about
among the guests, paying his respects to the
ambassadors and diplomats and their wives,
and receiving their congratulations. The
emperor and empress retired just before
midnight, but the guests kept up the festiv-
tiles.
The Emperor conferred decorations upon
Hsrren Won Puttkammar, Won Boitticher,
Won Schellendorf and Won Scholz, DIR.
Lucius, Gen. Won Caprivell, Count Nessel
rode and Count Bismarck. The Emperor
ternoon the betrothal of Prince Henry second
son of the Crown Prince of Prussia, to
Princess Irine of Hesse. After the reception
family dinner given by the Crown Prince
Frederick William at his palace. Rain fell
during the night, but it did not interfere
with the rejoicings of the people who crowd
ed the streets until late hour, cheering, sing
ing, etc. The Emperor was repeatedly COM
PEELED to appear at the windows of the palace
to acknowledge the greeting of the people.
Not single accident occurred during the
day and the entire programme of the cele-
bration was carried out in highly satisfac
tory manner. The Emperor in spite of the
tremendous strain to which he was neeessa-
rily subjected showed little sign of fatigue
when he retired, and gave abundant proof of
his excellent health and spirits.